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LoKeitha Elaine Burns

Passed 02/17/2021

Obituary For LoKeitha Elaine Burns

LoKeitha Elaine Burns life came to an end on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the age of 48 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Keitha was born on April 3, 1972 in Williamson County, Tennessee to the parents of Sarah Elizabeth Burns and William Henry Battle. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her daughter, LaKeyia Lee; son, Eric McBroom, Jr.; grandson, Eric McBroom, III; sisters, Angela Burns and Felicia (DeWayne) Battle Collier; nieces, Kayla Jenkins and Alara Waters; nephew, DeWayne Collier, Jr.; aunts, Ida Pickens Harris, Rose Bragg-Pitts and Judy Marlene Battle; great aunts, Thelma Pendergrass, Bessie Jenkins and Marta Bush; uncles Mike Pickens, Mark Pickens, Ricky Pickens, Calvin Battle, Will Battle, III, Fred Battle and Freddie Battle; cousins and many friends.

*** Due to COVID-19 there is a limit of how many people can enter the chapel at a time but everyone will be allowed to flow in to view as well as speak to the family and flow back out to allow others the same opportunity. In order to enter the funeral home and the church for viewing you MUST have on a mask per new regulation for the funeral home. You are responsible for supplying your own masks as well ***

Ms. Burns will lie in state on Friday, February 26, 2021 from 1 until 5 at Waters Funeral Home.

Visitation with family Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Lynn Creek Tabernacle, 117 Fairground Street, Franklin, TN 37064, from 11 until 12 with funeral to follow.

Interment Locust Ridge Cemetery, College Grove, Tennessee.


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Prayers and kind memories from the John Overton Alumni Association.

May condolences to Shell and the rest of your family. That beautiful smile will be missed greatly. 🙏🏽 Tisa Butler

My Condolences goes out to the Burns and Battle familes in the lost of a love one.

💘 Emily Britton and Family, Mike Pope, Reggie Pope, Debora Miller and Byron Pugh

Keitha took me in.She was always so sweet.! She kept a smile on her face! Prayers for the Family!—AJ

I'll forever picture the smiling face a smile that literally lit up the whole room. To the family of Ms.Keitha I'm sending my deepest condolences to you all. My prayers are for you all.

To the family/friends of Keitha Burns. She was so sweet and always had a smile on her face. She was simply of RAY of SUNSHINE! I know she loved her kids/grandson to ETERNITY! Her love will rain down from above & comfort, hold and protect you. Enjoy JESUS Keitha...ENJOY!! JENN STARNES

Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. My sincerest condolences for an incredibly great loss. I'll never forget Keitha. 😢🙏🏽 Love Mimi

To the family/friends of Keitha Burns. She was so sweet and always had a smile on her face. She was simply of RAY of SUNSHINE! I know she loved her kids/grandson to ETERNITY! Her love will rain down from above & comfort, hold and protect you. Enjoy JESUS Keitha...ENJOY!!

Keeping the family of Keitha in my prayers. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. She was so loved by the Esmon family. Will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Staci Esmon and Family

My deepest condolences goes out to the family I've been stuck on words I'm just in disbelief. But she always said crying want bring em back just cherish the memories you have of them being here. I know how much she missed her mom she can finally hug her again.I'm going to miss our FaceTimes everyday & being able to really turn to you if I need it from going to get our nails done every month etc you are truly missed

Prayers for the family.. Lord keep your arms wrapped tightly around them.

I would like to send my deepest condolences to the family of Mrs Keitha Burns. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I had a pleasure to meet and know her for many years through my sister Ramona. She was a gentle and kind soul that will truly be missed.

Love, Dede, Michael Coleman and family

Praying for Keitha's family .

Deric Jordan

Miss. Keitha and I became friends at Walden book company were be both worked along with Rita Burns after leaving that company many years ago we still stayed in contact with each other on Facebook she always kept a smile on her face I will Truly miss her praying for her daughter and son, grandson and the rest of the family. Sending my deepest condolences.

Keitha I meet you through your sister over 20 years ago. We always shared some laughs. You will be missed. Prayer for you entire family

Sending my condolences and prayers to the family of the late Keitha Burns, gonna miss seeing that smile. Rest In Heaven my friend. Lakeyia Eric and Angela you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sending our sincere condolences to the Burns family. Keitha always had a smile on her face and was always laughing. She'll truly be missed. Brandi Hobson and family.

A beautiful lady with a sweet and humble soul who knew the true meaning of Friendship.Rest in Peace my dear friend.I will miss you! Praying for the Burns Family.Ramona and Family

To the kids grandson and family of Keitha I'm sending my deepest condolences to you all. My prayers are with God for you all. Rest easy Keitha you fought a good fight now take your rest Angel from joann

To the family you have my deepest sympathy she will be truly missed

Lynn Brown and family

Sending my love and prayers to the family.

Send all the love and Prayers to my Burns Family... Rest on Keithia you and that pretty smile will definitely be missed🙏🏽❤️

Rest on my sweet cousin.. your pretty smile will be missed.. praying for strength and love for the entire Burns family🙏🏽❤️

"God blesses those people who grieve. They will find comfort!" ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:4‬ Praying for everyone in this difficult time. -From Jay'Den Jones family.

I went to high school with Keitha..I pray for her family and friends..I am so sorry for your loss..I pray for you all daily.

Sleep Peacefully, Your Loving Spirit Will Be Missed! Rickey Dorris & Family.

Praying for Keitha's family and friends . May she rest peacefully in Heaven . -Sheretta Lewis

To the family of keitha Burns you have my deepest sympathy and prayers along time play daughter I will miss your sweet smile at the card table Rest In Peace my child. Danita Stafford and Family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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